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Articles by Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica Levey

Jessica loves exploring the history and magic of ritual, the connections between people and places, and sharing true stories about love and commitment. She's an advocate for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and individuality, and is an ordained Minister with AMM. When she’s not writing or illustrating for AMM, she enjoys city hikes, fantasy novels, comics, and traveling.

Check out these 1097 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!

1097 Articles by Jessica Levey

Check out these 1097 articles written by Jessica Levey, Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator at American Marriage Ministries. The AMM Blog Covers wedding trends for officiants, and more!



We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

1592 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020

We asked wedding officiants what to expect as COVID-19 heads into 2021

American Marriage Ministries conducted a survey with officiants across the country, giving us unique and valuable insight into how American couples are plann...

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!

1592 DAYS AGO | 11.17.2020

American Marriage Ministries just ordained our 750,000th minister today!

American Marriage Ministries ordained our 750,000th minister today! Online ordination provides officiant training for friends and family members who want to ...

The state of Utah flag / crest

1593 DAYS AGO | 11.16.2020

Utah becomes first state to allow international virtual Zoom wedding for part...

Utah is the first state to allow virtual international Zoom weddings for couples living in different countries, and different states, as COVID-19 travel rest...

When is it ok to lower, or raise, your rates as a wedding officiant?

1596 DAYS AGO | 11.13.2020

When is it ok to lower, or raise, your rates as a wedding officiant?

How to determine your rates and what to charge as a professional or first time wedding officiant, including when to lower or raise the cost for custom weddin...

Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?

1597 DAYS AGO | 11.12.2020

Are decorative masks the newest family wedding heirloom?

Will decorative wedding masks replace the veil to become a new family heirloom as the COVID-19 pandemic changes wedding attire and fashions?

A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it time to freak out?

1599 DAYS AGO | 11.10.2020

A majority of Wedding Officiants are seeing decreases in their role... is it ...

A nationwide survey found the role of the wedding officiant is changing as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. What does it mean for the future of officiants?

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution, protect LGBTQ couples

1603 DAYS AGO | 11.6.2020

Nevada becomes first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution,...

Nevada has become the first state to remove same-sex marriage ban from constitution and protect LGBTQ couples

Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid Supreme Court shake up

1607 DAYS AGO | 11.2.2020

Nevada votes on removing same-sex marriage ban from state constitution amid S...

LGBTQ+ and marriage equality advocates wait as Nevada becomes the first state to vote on removing a same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution on Nove...

Illustration of a groom putting a hand to his face with a worried expression - there is a green haze around his mouth, symbolizing that he is about to throw up

1611 DAYS AGO | 10.29.2020

“I’m so nervous I could puke" - A wedding ceremony mishap and a quick-thinkin...

An officiant’s quick thinking and sense of humor saves the day when a groom’s anxiety makes him vomit during the wedding ceremony!

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Sex Marriage

1613 DAYS AGO | 10.27.2020

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Means for the Future of Same-Se...

What Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court might mean for the future of same-sex marriage, marriage equality, and the LGBTQ+ communit...

The more the merrier! Why hybrid weddings are a good idea

1614 DAYS AGO | 10.26.2020

The more the merrier! Why hybrid weddings are a good idea

How to host a hybrid wedding by livestreaming a small in-person wedding ceremony to your online guests.

Stylized illustration of the United States with two pieces of paper, symbolizing marriage vows and weddings across the country

1617 DAYS AGO | 10.23.2020

No marriage license, no marriage… but maybe a misdemeanor?

No marriage license might mean no wedding! Learn why a wedding officiant might not officiate, the legal risks of a forgetting your marriage license, and how ...

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